Veterinary Surgeon - Equine and Farm

Isle Veterinary Group Limited Equine; Ely; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Ely is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000, with flexible hours and a good work-life balance. Responsibilities include consulting and performing surgeries on a variety of cases. The practice boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to community collaboration. Excellent benefits include private medical insurance, CPD allowance, and professional memberships.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Pawsome Benefits with discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in veterinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Consulting and operating on various routine and urgent cases.
• Skills in dentals, orthopedics, and soft tissue surgeries.
• Use of in-house testing and state-of-the-art equipment.

Job description

Overview

Shape Your Veterinary Career with Isle Vets, Ely

An exciting permanent opportunity has opened for a Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our friendly and supportive team here at Isle Vets. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding care to our clients and their pets, and we’re seeking a driven vet with at least two years of experience to join us on this journey.

Role and Schedule

This role is based on a four-day week up to 40 hours, with just 1 in 3 Saturday mornings and 1 night per week on call. Although full-time, we’re happy to discuss part-time hours for the right candidate. Salary up to £65,000 DOE.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will enjoy a good balance between consulting and operating on a variety of routine and urgent cases. We can accommodate a consult-only role if preferred. Our work includes:

• Dentals, orthopedics, thyroidectomies, scans, and soft tissue surgeries
• Endoscope use and brand-new DR x-ray machine
• In-house testing in our state-of-the-art lab

We are a busy first-opinion practice in a purpose-built building in Ely, Cambridgeshire, with a large range of veterinary equipment including a brand-new x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope and dental x-ray. We have an experienced and supportive team that fosters a positive working environment.

Team and Collaboration

Our team includes:

• 6 veterinarians with various areas of interest and enhanced knowledge (including diagnostic imaging cert)
• A visiting orthopedic surgeon and ECC Nurse, with ongoing opportunities for certificate study
• 8 nurses with specialisms in wound care, ISFM certification, and Emergency/ Critical Care
• A visiting orthopedic specialist who joins regularly for collaboration

Community and Diversity of Work

We’re proud to work closely with local charities such as WGAS and the RSPCA, and exclusively with Cats Protection Ely and Downham Market. These partnerships provide a wide variety of cases and meaningful work.

Location and Lifestyle

Ely is a picturesque city with a rich history. It offers access to museums, Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, and easy travel to Cambridge or London. Excellent transport links and nearby airports keep you connected while allowing a rural feel at home.

Benefits and Wellbeing

Because our people matter, we offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits, including:

• Work-life balance
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

• Wellbeing
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and non-accidental injury support

• Development
• £1250 CPD allowance; 5 days paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopedia
• Research funding eligibility for Vets & Nurses
• £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• Professional Memberships
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• Additional
• Pawsome Benefits with discounts and cashback
• Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Salary up to £65,000 DOE